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#1 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Germantown Friends School
- Philadelphia, PA·
- Private School·
- PK, K-12
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- Students 1,129
- Student-teacher ratio 5:1
Germantown Friends School
#1 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area. Blue checkmark. Private School, PHILADELPHIA, PA, PK, K-12. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Students: 1,129, Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,
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#2 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area
The Baldwin School
- Bryn Mawr, PA·
- Private School·
- PK, K-12
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- Students 572
- Student-teacher ratio 572:1
The Baldwin School
#2 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area. Blue checkmark. Private School, BRYN MAWR, PA, PK, K-12. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Students: 572, Student-Teacher Ratio: 572 to 1,
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#3 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy
- Bryn Mawr, PA·
- Private School·
- 6-12
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- Students 380
- Student-teacher ratio 5:1
Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy
#3 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area. Blue checkmark. Private School, BRYN MAWR, PA, 6-12. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Students: 380, Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,
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Online School·
WEST CHESTER, PA·
6-12
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Rating 4.38 out of 5 355
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Germantown Friends School
Private School·
PHILADELPHIA, PA·
PK, K-12
#4 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area
The Episcopal Academy
- Newtown Square, PA·
- Private School·
- PK, K-12
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- Students 1,275
- Student-teacher ratio 8:1
The Episcopal Academy
#4 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area. Blue checkmark. Private School, NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA, PK, K-12. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Students: 1,275, Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
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#5 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area
The Shipley School
- Bryn Mawr, PA·
- Private School·
- PK, K-12
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- Students 800
- Student-teacher ratio 5:1
The Shipley School
#5 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area. Blue checkmark. Private School, BRYN MAWR, PA, PK, K-12. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Students: 800, Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,
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#6 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area
The Hill School
- Pottstown, PA·
- Private School·
- 9-12
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- Students 529
- Student-teacher ratio 9:1
The Hill School
#6 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area. Blue checkmark. Private School, POTTSTOWN, PA, 9-12. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Students: 529, Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,
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#7 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Malvern Preparatory School
- Malvern, PA·
- Private School·
- 6-12
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- Students 652
- Student-teacher ratio 8:1
Malvern Preparatory School
#7 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area. Blue checkmark. Private School, MALVERN, PA, 6-12. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Students: 652, Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
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#8 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Friends Select School
- Philadelphia, PA·
- Private School·
- PK, K-12
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- Students 618
- Student-teacher ratio 7:1
Friends Select School
#8 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area. Blue checkmark. Private School, PHILADELPHIA, PA, PK, K-12. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Students: 618, Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,
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#9 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Tower Hill School
- Wilmington, DE·
- Private School·
- PK, K-12
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- Students 850
- Student-teacher ratio 8:1
Tower Hill School
#9 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area. Blue checkmark. Private School, WILMINGTON, DE, PK, K-12. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Students: 850, Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
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#10 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Germantown Academy
- Fort Washington, PA·
- Private School·
- PK, K-12
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- Students 1,222
- Student-teacher ratio 7:1
Germantown Academy
#10 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area. Blue checkmark. Private School, FORT WASHINGTON, PA, PK, K-12. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Students: 1,222, Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,
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#11 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Friends' Central School
- Wynnewood, PA·
- Private School·
- PK, K-12
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- Students 819
- Student-teacher ratio 6:1
Friends' Central School
#11 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area. Blue checkmark. Private School, WYNNEWOOD, PA, PK, K-12. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Students: 819, Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,
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#12 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area
George School
- Newtown, PA·
- Private School·
- 9-12
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- Students 545
- Student-teacher ratio 7:1
George School
#12 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area. Blue checkmark. Private School, NEWTOWN, PA, 9-12. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Students: 545, Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,
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#13 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Westtown School
- West Chester, PA·
- Private School·
- PK, K-12
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- Students 696
- Student-teacher ratio 8:1
Westtown School
#13 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area. Blue checkmark. Private School, WEST CHESTER, PA, PK, K-12. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Students: 696, Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
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#14 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Wilmington Friends School
- Wilmington, DE·
- Private School·
- PK, K-12
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- Students 739
- Student-teacher ratio 8:1
Wilmington Friends School
#14 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area. Blue checkmark. Private School, WILMINGTON, DE, PK, K-12. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Students: 739, Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
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#15 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area
The Agnes Irwin School
- Rosemont, PA·
- Private School·
- PK, K-12
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- Students 573
- Student-teacher ratio 7:1
The Agnes Irwin School
#15 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area. Blue checkmark. Private School, ROSEMONT, PA, PK, K-12. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Students: 573, Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,
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#16 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area
William Penn Charter School
- Philadelphia, PA·
- Private School·
- PK, K-12
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- Students 988
- Student-teacher ratio 6:1
William Penn Charter School
#16 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area. Blue checkmark. Private School, PHILADELPHIA, PA, PK, K-12. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Students: 988, Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,
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#17 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area
The Haverford School
- Haverford, PA·
- Private School·
- PK, K-12
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- Students 960
- Student-teacher ratio 8:1
The Haverford School
#17 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area. Blue checkmark. Private School, HAVERFORD, PA, PK, K-12. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Students: 960, Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
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#18 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Abington Friends School
- Jenkintown, PA·
- Private School·
- PK, K-12
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- Students 600
- Student-teacher ratio 8:1
Abington Friends School
#18 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area. Blue checkmark. Private School, JENKINTOWN, PA, PK, K-12. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Students: 600, Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
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#19 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr
- Bryn Mawr, PA·
- Private School·
- K-12
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- Students 200
- Student-teacher ratio 4:1
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr
#19 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area. Blue checkmark. Private School, BRYN MAWR, PA, K-12. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Students: 200, Student-Teacher Ratio: 4 to 1,
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#20 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Perkiomen School
- Pennsburg, PA·
- Private School·
- 6-12
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- Students 286
- Student-teacher ratio 6:1
Perkiomen School
#20 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area. Blue checkmark. Private School, PENNSBURG, PA, 6-12. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Students: 286, Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,
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#21 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area
The Grayson School
- Radnor, PA·
- Private School·
- PK, K-12
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- Students 166
- Student-teacher ratio 4:1
The Grayson School
#21 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area. Blue checkmark. Private School, RADNOR, PA, PK, K-12. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Students: 166, Student-Teacher Ratio: 4 to 1,
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#22 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Moorestown Friends School
- Moorestown, NJ·
- Private School·
- PK, K-12
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- Students 634
- Student-teacher ratio 8:1
Moorestown Friends School
#22 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area. Blue checkmark. Private School, MOORESTOWN, NJ, PK, K-12. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Students: 634, Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
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#23 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Archmere Academy
- Claymont, DE·
- Private School·
- 9-12
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- Students 532
- Student-teacher ratio 10:1
Archmere Academy
#23 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area. Blue checkmark. Private School, CLAYMONT, DE, 9-12. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Students: 532, Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
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#24 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
- Philadelphia, PA·
- Private School·
- PK, K-12
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- Students 1,100
- Student-teacher ratio 7:1
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
#24 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area. Blue checkmark. Private School, PHILADELPHIA, PA, PK, K-12. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Students: 1,100, Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,
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#25 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area
Doane Academy
- Burlington, NJ·
- Private School·
- PK, K-12
- grade A+
  Overall Niche Grade
- Students 254
- Student-teacher ratio 6:1
Doane Academy
#25 Best Private High Schools in Philadelphia Area. Blue checkmark. Private School, BURLINGTON, NJ, PK, K-12. Overall Niche Grade: A+, Students: 254, Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,
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MERCHANTVILLE, NJ·
PK, K-8
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PHOENIXVILLE, PA
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